Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hildebrand rules

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.69 in modern English

Syllables: hilde-brand rules
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The unofficial acceptance of the use of one's spouse's private documents in court during a divorce.

Example Sentences

"Previously, a spouse who came across information showing their partner was hiding money could copy it and put it before the court – a protection called the Hildebrand rules that was intended to help the financially impoverished."

Etymology

After the 1992 case Hildebrand v. Hildebrand.

Questions

What does hildebrand rules mean?: The unofficial acceptance of the use of one's spouse's private documents in court during a divorce.
Where does hildebrand rules come from?: After the 1992 case Hildebrand v. Hildebrand.

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